Healthy, Velvety, Smooth Chocolate Mousse
I whipped up a healthy alternative to my favourite chocolate mousse today. It’s made of banana and avocado that make the texture smooth when blended well. Check out this healthy chocolate mousse that you’ll love just as I do.Note: Make sure your banana and avocado are very ripe, as this will improve the flavour of the mousse enormously.
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado flesh
- 1 medium ripe banana peeled
- 2 Medjool dates about 40g, pitted and soaked in warm water for 10 minutes until soft
- ¼ cup raw cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean pod
- 1 pinch salt to enhance the flavour
- mixed berries, walnuts, sliced almonds, mulberries, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes or anything you prefer for topping
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half and remove the seed. Scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor or a powerful high-speed blender.
- Add the skinned banana and process or blend until smooth and creamy.
- Drain the soaked dates and add them along with the cacao powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend again until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- For a lighter, softer mousse, add 1–2 tablespoons of water, coconut water, or almond milk and blend briefly to incorporate.
- Divide the mousse between two serving bowls or ramekins. Cover with cling film pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavour.
- Serve alone or with a great topping. I used some walnuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds for a lovely crunch and added berries to give the mousse a great fruity twang.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 1032mgFiber: 14gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
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